Potato Leek Cheddar Soup

4.67 from 6 votes

Soup season is switched into FULL gear over here! This potato leek cheddar soup recipe is sure to impress all your taste buds, I promise.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 yellow onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
2 pounds yukon gold potatoes washed and cubed
2 leeks trimmed, halved, cleaned and sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs Pinch of nutmeg
5 to 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
½ tablespoon vinegar I’m using sherry vinegar, if you prefer a little bit more acid like I do, adjust with 1 tablespoon
1/4 cup finely chopped chives and green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 cup white sharp cheddar cheese Garnish with chili flakes or hot sauce optional, and a drizzle of olive oil and chives Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Prep your soup components. Heat up a deep large pot or dutch oven. Add in a drizzle of olive oil and butter to melt. Add in your onions and garlic. Sweat out for 5-10 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
Next, add in your cubed potatoes as well as your sliced leeks with fresh thyme and a pinch of nutmeg. Let everything come together for another 5-6 minutes on medium heat.
Add in your broth. Add in your broth and bring everything to a boil, then simmer until your potatoes are fork tender.
Blend. Blend your soup mixture when everything is cooked and soft either transferring everything in batches to a blender, or you can use an immersion blender in the same pot and blend until a smooth, creamy puree is formed. Transfer back to the pot and adjust your soup with vinegar (optional), salt, pepper and sugar.
Finishing touches. Place your soup on low and add in your herbs: chives, parsley and green onions as well as your grated cheddar. Stir and melt until everything is all incorporated and creamy. Adjust with seasoning.
Serve in bowls and finish with fresh chives and green onions and a drizzle of oil. I like to finish off with some chili flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce to serve.